Rhein-Museum Koblenz

The Rheinmuseum is a collection of objects that tells the story of shipping, trade, and transport on the Rhine River. The exhibition contains ship models, historical engines, and various maritime items.

The museum was founded in 1912 and is one of the oldest cultural institutions in Rhineland-Palatinate. It later moved to its current location at the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.

The museum displays ships and crafts that were typical of life along the Rhine. Visitors can see how river people worked and lived with the water.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and on public holidays, with some areas accessible for wheelchairs. It is located on foot from downtown and sits peacefully beside the fortress.

The museum preserves a ship from the 17th century discovered at Ehrenbreitstein, as well as the last wooden pilot boat of the Rhine. Both vessels show rare examples of river craft that are seldom seen today.

Location: Koblenz

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-17:00

Phone: +49261703450

Website: https://rhein-museum.de

GPS coordinates: 50.36076,7.61150

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25